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Awesome shields with great clarity and no distortion
I own two Bell helmets (Star Spirit and RS-1 Emblem) and have the Dark Gold Iridium shield for the RS-1 and Dark Silver Iridium for the Star. Both shields provide great clarity with zero distortion. I do not have issues with glare and I ride into the rising sun and then into the setting sun. I would suggest carrying a clear shield with you if you keep riding after the sun sets.
February 22, 2015

Fogs up badly in cool weather and rain
Unfortunately this turned out to be a horrible choice for the Pacific Northwest. I can rarely see through more than the top 1/3 of the visor in cool or rainy conditions. If you combine both rain and cool weather it is a stretch to see the road at all. The anti-fog properties of this visor seem to not work at all. My previous helmet and visor from another manufacturer had no issues of this nature and did not require any special rituals be performed in order to see clearly in both cool to very cold weather and very heavy rain. This coupled with design issues relating to the Bell Helmet I purchased made for a disappointing experience with the brand overall. I will have to write this one off as a lesson learned and purchase another brand of helmet and visor.
January 28, 2015

No sun glare, with clear vision even in cloudy weather.
Keeps the sun out of my eyes, but allows me to see just fine in cloudy or even foggy weather. Great face shield, would highly recommend.
January 26, 2015

Great shield, great price
I do a lot of night and day riding so this shield works great in the sun and is not bad at night. Love the dark gold
January 12, 2015

Great alternative! - Dark Smoke Visor
Didnt like the original clear visor that came with my bell qualifier helmet. Wanted some type of sun protection and found this. Fit perfectly on the bell qualifier and was easy to remove and install.
I went with the dark smoke visor and it truly does compliment my black and white colored helmet. The visor is almost like a mirror when light is not focused in on the visor. If the sun hits through it, you can slightly make out the face of the rider and looks a bit purple.
Great product, stylish and does what its supposed to do.
January 9, 2015

Great Dark Visor
Awesome for those bright days, just don't get caugh out still wearing it into the evening as you won't see much of anything then
December 22, 2014

The dark gold is sick
The only complaint I have is that in darker light conditions the dark gold iridium shield has a slightly bluish tint to it. In the daylight it's all gold and lookin good.
December 22, 2014

couldn't be happier
awesome shield! the tint is dark enough so no one can see into the helmet and at the same time doesn't affect visibility even on a cloudy day. there is a slight whistle but it's not as loud as my stock shield. very stylish and perfect fit and easy to install, Bell does a good job allowing you to switch out shields.
December 1, 2014

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Taufiq B: I have a few Bell Helmets. To swap face shields are super easy. Since I own a few i thought it would be a good idea to have extra face shields. I have other brand helmets, and Bell's Dark Smoke shield is darker compared to others. That being said, i still am able to see quite well at night.Dec 1, 2014

Amanda R: Thanks to the great photos submitted by other Zilla buyers I was able to save myself from being sorely disappointed in the color. I love the way the dark blue looks in the stock photo but the actual product in the photos submitted look totally different and that blue is just too intense. I need a shield for day time because my sunglasses press into my temples and it gets painful so a dark shield is perfect. I decided to get the dark gold iridium shield as it looks sick based on the actual photosSep 15, 2014

Marshall G: I like the sleek look of a dark visor with any helmet, plus I hate it when the sun hinders your vision when riding.Aug 2, 2014

James F: I don't have a good reason for choosing this face shield. Pure vanity. Think it looks cool. I already have the transitions shield which I imagine I'll wear for commuting (staying late at the office and having to ride in the dark) but on fun rides that will occur only during the day, I'll probably wear this one.Jul 28, 2014

Thomas H: I wanted something other than the clear visor my helmet came with. It is light silver and in my opinion not much difference from the clear visor. Ended up returning this immediately and going for the dark smoke.Jul 19, 2014

Phillip T: I got the dark smoke for those sunny days! Plus it looks awesome on the helmet.Jul 17, 2014

Joeseph S: I got a new bell star helmet and needed a tinted shield.Jun 5, 2014

russell w: I ordered the dark smoke visor for my Bell Vortex Patriot helment. Most of my racing will be during the evening hours with the clear visor, but the dark smoke visor looks to good to pass up. This helment with the dark smoke visor will look great displayed in my shop between race weeks.May 27, 2014

Ramiro B: Summer is around the corner time for a new shield.May 22, 2014

Jason C: I hear Bell has one of the best helmets to quickly swap face shields on and off with ease and plau I like the gold tint ;-)May 18, 2014

Daryn B: Its always a good idea to have a spare just incase. One clear and one smoke. Most ppl disagree using a smoke shield at night, but i have contacts and find when using the smoke at night it helps with those cars with 8000k HID's or any super bright lights. Plus i have never had a problem seeing (while in the city with lights).transitions would seem like the best option but 100+ $'s is allot seeing how most of my old shields have some knocks on them from kicked up stones from cars or other bikes.Mar 6, 2014

Taylor W: Needed a tinted visor. Got the dark blue iridium because the color matches some of the custom colors on my bikeMar 4, 2014

Keith P: I commute East in the morning and West in the evening, so I get blinded by the sun both ways. My Revolver helmet has drop down sun visor, but it isn't dark enough. I wear prescription glasses, so it is cheaper to by the Dark Smoke face shield than prescription sunglasses. I can fit the clear visor under the seat of my PCX150 if I need it for night riding, and the Quick Release mechanism on the Bell Revolver is dead easy.Jan 15, 2014

Reden B: Need it just for spare on my Bell Star and Revolver Evo.Nov 2, 2013

James H: Got the yellow one to help with contrast on low light days. Living in a rural area always a concern about varmits running into the road. Thought the yellow would help see deer and such.Fedex guy put it were the dogs could get it, so ... uh... the dogs ate my faceshield.Can't attach the shield, but just looking through it looks like it sure would have been nice to use.Oct 28, 2013

Jose A: Scraches on my old shield. Looking for Ambar in color, hope the Gold will do the trick.Oct 23, 2013

John A: I mostly ride during daylight hours, so I needed a tinted faceshield.Sep 20, 2013

Ã?yvind S: Because I dont like to ride with a tinted faceshield at nightSep 15, 2013

tyler h: My sunglasses do not fit in my helmet so i needed a replaceable visor that was tintedSep 9, 2013

steve s: The tinted shield is a must have for a good ride there better then my sunglassesAug 23, 2013

Phillip T: My Vortex helmet came with the clear shield, so I picked up the dark smoke tinted one as well. Reviewers convinced me that the "dark" smoke would not be too dark, and after using it, I concur.Aug 19, 2013

Trevor C asked:i bought the white arrow helmet and am trying to decide between the dark iridium gold or dark blue, wanted to know which one is harder to see my face from the outside ( which is more mirrored), and which looks cooler in your opinions?Aug 7, 2014

Henry F:I'm not sure about the dark iridium blue, but if its identical to the dark iridium gold then the only difference is the color. This shield is pretty much like a full mirror shield. Not see through at all from the outside. Looking out through this shield is great for bright sunny days and its as described dark. Day time use great, night not so much. I picked gold only cuz I already have a blue shield on my HJC, just wanted to try something different. But the gold looks good on my RS-1 Motogears or whatever its called.Aug 7, 2014

Dusty M:Hello Trevor,I own Bell Star helmet, I personally changed the shield to the smoke color. It gives me the best color to hide my face compared to the others you mentioned.Best RegardsDusty Moulton.Aug 7, 2014

michael p:It looked to be a shield lock, but on my Bell Vortex the helmet did not have the locking mechanism so it didn't do anything. I believe the the Star did have the complete lock on the helmets I checked out at the stores.May 29, 2014

A shopper asked:Is Rain X safe to use on these visors? I have the clear that came with my helmet and a transitions visor as well. I live in a place that rains quite a bit. I'd like to use a product like Rain X but I've read that it could possibly damage or make the visor brittle. Do you know if Rain X is safe to use on these? If not is there a product that is safe to use?Sep 14, 2012

RevZilla:We would not recommend using Rain-X on any visor/faceshield. Rain-X is a petroleum based product, and after prolonged use it will break down the polycarbonate chemical structure of the visor. This will result in the face shield becoming more likely to crack or break in an impact. Using any product similar to Rain-X (IE petroleum based) will have the same effect, and the best thing to do is just to keep the visor as clean as possible. If the surface of the visor is clean and smooth, the rain will not have any dirt to stick to, and should bead off the visor fairly well. When cleaning the visor use a very soft, lint free micro fiber cloth along with some warm water. Be very gentle and when drying the visor use a soft, dry, lint free micro fiber cloth.Sep 18, 2012

tnole23:it says on the plastic film covering the visor to not use that kinda stuff. that it'll remove the antifog and antiscratch coatings. so i wouldn't. i never have in the past and all i did was turn my head side to side while riding and it'll blow the rain off. works well enough. u could try it on the clear to see what it does before trying it on your transition one.Feb 28, 2013

daymeeyan:Gradient is darker on top and gradually gets lighter toward the bottom. It is not the same as the transition shield which gets lighter or darker depending on the surrounding light.Jun 24, 2011

Stevan P:Bell Transitions Photochromatic shields automatically adjusts to light conditions, darkening when exposed to sunlight and clearing in low light. It eliminates the need change between tinted and clear shields when riding in the light of day, the darkness of night and anything in between. If you would like more information about the Photochromatic shields please visit:

David D asked:How do the light and dark blue iridium shields compare in terms of visibility at night? My morning commute is always after sunrise, but I occasionally have to ride back after sunset and I don't want to have to be concerned about swapping them before I leave work.Feb 6, 2015

Tyler J:It depends on the type of road you commute on and weather conditions. I road several times at night with no issues when it was clear using darker visors. But it was usually bright freeways with plenty of traffic. Throw in fog, rain, or lack of lights (no cars, signs, or streetlights as reference) and you might find yourself squinting. If you need to ride when visibility is limited, consider keeping a clear visor handy. Or invest in the transitions darkening visor if you don't want to carry extra shields Feb 6, 2015

Murray B:In my experience yellow and to a lesser extent an amber lens can improve contrast a bit in very "flat" light such as overcast days. But they also reduce the amount of light transmitted to the eye. I believe reduced light will make it even more difficult to see critters, especially if they are around the tree line. For spotting our four legged friends I would prefer a clear lens which effectively transmits all of the available light. I believe that improves my chances of spotting potential hazards.Oct 17, 2013

Tony S:I thought it would improve contrast, like the Maui sunglasses, but it doesn't. It casts a yellow shade on everything, making even traffic lights harder to determine what color it is, stick with light smoke, mirror, etc.Oct 28, 2013

A shopper asked:Are these replacement shields the same anti -fog, -scratch, and -UV as what comes with the helmet? Or do any have better UV protection than the clear shield that normally comes with the helmet?Apr 20, 2013

RevZilla:These replacement shields are indeed the same anti -fog, -scratch, and -UV as what comes with the helmet. Depending on the tint you choose, you can either enhance or dim the amount of light you will experience.Apr 25, 2013

A shopper asked:Which color shield would best provide that? I bought the bell revolver and it has an internal sun visor and I ride a lot during night time and would just like a cool mirror look without any additional tinting(or VERY low)Nov 30, 2011

Joel P:The Silver Iridium faceshields have the same levels of tint as their corresponding smoke shields. For example, the Light Silver Iridium has the same relative tint as does the Light Smoke, and likewise for the dark versions. Unfortunately, Bell does not offer a mirrored faceshield without any tint.Dec 20, 2011

tnole23:the best you're gonna find is the light silver iridium(or gold or blue). it'll have a little tint, but will be fine at night. i use dark smoke and ride at night all the time. iridiums are usually a little lighter than their non iridium cousin. so a light iridium will be lighter than a light smoke, typically. the only time a dark smoke is too dark is in middle of night with no street lights, no other cars, and no moon. so it's rare. i think a light tint should be good for you.Feb 28, 2013

Chris K:Unfortunately, these shields are in high demand and we are currently waiting on Bell to produce more, however, you can be notified of its arrival by entering your email in the yellow box that appears over the product image when you select the shield color of your choice.Jul 1, 2011

Christopher1013:These are a tough item to find anywhere. You would think Bell would shift all production to that color. What I did (You maybe did too) is use Revzillas email notification feature. I worked great for me.Good luck. You will get one soon.Dec 24, 2012

David J asked:I'm in need of a tinted visor to help with my commute to work during the day but it's midnight when I'm riding home so I want to be able to see in the dark. I'm hoping to avoid spending the $$$ on the transition visor. Does anyone have experience with the HD yellow face shield at night time? I'm curious how much visibility it offers on relatively low-traffic freeways with no overhead lighting.Mar 2, 2015

Alex B:If you have good vision and bright lights you will find it is not much different then a clear lense with mediocre lights. I have the darker iridium gold and it's still ok to me with a bright headlight. But looking off to the sides isn't easy on the eyes to be safe for an everyday thing. I vote you'll be happy with the yellow no prob!Mar 2, 2015

A shopper asked:I have thought about adding tear offs to my Vortex. Riding to work at night usually requires me to clean the face shield of bugs before I ride home in the morning. After 15 or 20 days of this, it gets hard to see through. What are the drawbacks of tear offs?Jan 2, 2015

Jomar G:Tear offs are great I have used a single tear off for months at a time what I do is when I come home from riding I simply tear the tear off and wash it in the sink under warm water with dish soap try to dry it with a clean paper towel dry it softly as to not scratch it works great for tear offs and once it really wears simply tear it off and use another one you can buy tear offs in multiples.Jan 25, 2015

Earl W:I've 2 buckets, an RS-1 XS & an RS-1 2X, (both totally awesome I might add) both can and have used the same shield(s) have several including mirror finished. The best shield is the Transitional, a tad pricey but when properly cleaned and cared for well worth it.Hope this helps.A wet/cold day on a bike beats a good day in a cage any time!Dec 23, 2014

delian s:The gold is more of a rainbow of colors. Wish it was just yellow but it isn't.it is metallic, people cant see you. I just don't care for the multi color Bozworth Oakley Blades look.Jan 2, 2015

A shopper asked:What's the difference between the light gold and dark gold iridium shields? I'm planning on getting the flat black bell qualifier helmet and wanted to get one of those visors. Is one a lighter color or is it the tent that is lighter? I don't want one to be less reflective from the outside. Fools gold is like a light gold whereas a real gold is a lot darker, is that the case? I just don't want people to see in through my visor and am having difficulty deciding to go light or dark.Oct 7, 2014

Lawrence R:I own both the light and dark gold visors. The first thing I'll say is the dark gold visor is DARK. Great on super sunny rides but you will be blind as a bat it gets anywhere near dark with the visor down. The light gold is perfect if you're looking for something that cuts down on brightness and won't allow people to see in, but is still light enough tint wise to allow you to see at night with the visor down. I only use the dark visor for track days where you'll be out in the brightest part of the day. For everyday use, go with the light tint. Hope that helps.Oct 8, 2014

RevZilla:When the description of an Iridium (or mirrored) faceshield says "light" or "dark", it is referring to the degree of tint, not necessarily the tone or shade of the color on the outside. A "light" blue will have approximately a 60% tint, the "dark" blue is closer to 80%. There is little to no difference in the actual exterior color.Oct 23, 2012